Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Toronto, ON
You're smart, capable, and exhausted. You've tried every planner, app, and productivity system — and somehow still feel like you're falling behind. If you have ADHD, suspect you might, or simply know that standard health and wellness advice bounces right off you, you're not broken. Your brain just works differently.
Maybe you've been recently diagnosed and don't know where to start. Maybe you've spent years white-knuckling your way through routines that were never designed for your neurotype. Either way, you're ready to stop fighting your brain — and start building a life that actually works with it.
You're smart, capable, and exhausted. You've tried every planner, app, and productivity system — and somehow still feel like you're falling behind. If you have ADHD, suspect you might, or simply know that standard health and wellness advice bounces right off you, you're not broken. Your brain just works differently.
Maybe you've been recently diagnosed and don't know where to start. Maybe you've spent years white-knuckling your way through routines that were never designed for your neurotype. Either way, you're ready to stop fighting your brain — and start building a life that actually works with it.
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with over a decade of experience providing assessment and psychotherapeutic services. I have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto (MSW). In addition to my independent practice, I have a clinical role at a large mental health teaching hospital. I hold Adjunct Lecturer Status in the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto. My practice is an affirming space for diverse communities, including gender and sexually diverse (LGBTQ) clients and allies.
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with over a decade of experience providing assessment and psychotherapeutic services. I have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto (MSW). In addition to my independent practice, I have a clinical role at a large mental health teaching hospital. I hold Adjunct Lecturer Status in the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto. My practice is an affirming space for diverse communities, including gender and sexually diverse (LGBTQ) clients and allies.
I support individuals experiencing challenges with relationship/attachment patterns, self-esteem, anxiety, perfectionism, depression, ADHD, ASD, OCD, grief/loss, infertility, miscarriage, trauma, and life transitions/stress. My approach begins with prioritizing our therapeutic rapport to provide a trusted space for exploring, curiosity, and healing. I practice from a framework that recognizes your strengths, is informed by attachment & neuroscience, and is cognizant of any past trauma/circumstances that brought you here. Collaboratively, we will use a combination of evidence-based strategies to find a way forward within your values.
I support individuals experiencing challenges with relationship/attachment patterns, self-esteem, anxiety, perfectionism, depression, ADHD, ASD, OCD, grief/loss, infertility, miscarriage, trauma, and life transitions/stress. My approach begins with prioritizing our therapeutic rapport to provide a trusted space for exploring, curiosity, and healing. I practice from a framework that recognizes your strengths, is informed by attachment & neuroscience, and is cognizant of any past trauma/circumstances that brought you here. Collaboratively, we will use a combination of evidence-based strategies to find a way forward within your values.
I work primarily with parents and caregivers of emotionally sensitive, anxious, neurodivergent, or behaviourally reactive children. Many families come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to best support their child through meltdowns, anxiety, emotional outbursts, school stress, or family conflict. My approach is warm, reflective, collaborative, and neurodiversity-affirming. I help families better understand the emotional, developmental and relational needs underlying a child's behaviours, while also supporting parents in building practical, sustainable strategies that strengthen connection, co-regulation & confidence over time
I work primarily with parents and caregivers of emotionally sensitive, anxious, neurodivergent, or behaviourally reactive children. Many families come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to best support their child through meltdowns, anxiety, emotional outbursts, school stress, or family conflict. My approach is warm, reflective, collaborative, and neurodiversity-affirming. I help families better understand the emotional, developmental and relational needs underlying a child's behaviours, while also supporting parents in building practical, sustainable strategies that strengthen connection, co-regulation & confidence over time
While "trauma" may just sound like an empty buzzword, the truth is that once we have experienced it, it can consume almost every component of our lives. Our once enjoyable and fulfilling experiences appear to be a distant memory completely out of reach. Everyday life is now a struggle, our day-to-day goal is merely to survive. If this sounds in line with your past or current feelings then I am eager to work with you towards improving your quality of life. I am a compassionate and goal-driven psychotherapist dedicated to achieving gradual and yet profound improvement in your thoughts, feelings and beliefs.
While "trauma" may just sound like an empty buzzword, the truth is that once we have experienced it, it can consume almost every component of our lives. Our once enjoyable and fulfilling experiences appear to be a distant memory completely out of reach. Everyday life is now a struggle, our day-to-day goal is merely to survive. If this sounds in line with your past or current feelings then I am eager to work with you towards improving your quality of life. I am a compassionate and goal-driven psychotherapist dedicated to achieving gradual and yet profound improvement in your thoughts, feelings and beliefs.
On the surface, things may look fine, yet internally you may feel disconnected from yourself, from others, or from what you truly need. You may be functioning and showing up, while anxiety, past experiences, or recurring relationship patterns quietly shape how you feel and relate. This can leave you emotionally tired, uncertain, or sensing that something needs to shift. Therapy offers a supportive, non judgmental space to make sense of these experiences and move toward feeling more grounded, present, and aligned with yourself again.
On the surface, things may look fine, yet internally you may feel disconnected from yourself, from others, or from what you truly need. You may be functioning and showing up, while anxiety, past experiences, or recurring relationship patterns quietly shape how you feel and relate. This can leave you emotionally tired, uncertain, or sensing that something needs to shift. Therapy offers a supportive, non judgmental space to make sense of these experiences and move toward feeling more grounded, present, and aligned with yourself again.
If you’re wondering why your child is behaving in a certain way, or you’ve been struggling to get through to your child and you want to learn to understand their needs and to support them, I am here to help Insha'Allah.
Parenting can be so challenging for a variety of reasons. When you’re trying to juggle many responsibilities and take care of yourself while also taking care of your child and trying to raise them in the best way possible- sometimes this task of parenting can become quite overwhelming.
If you’re wondering why your child is behaving in a certain way, or you’ve been struggling to get through to your child and you want to learn to understand their needs and to support them, I am here to help Insha'Allah.
Parenting can be so challenging for a variety of reasons. When you’re trying to juggle many responsibilities and take care of yourself while also taking care of your child and trying to raise them in the best way possible- sometimes this task of parenting can become quite overwhelming.
Having the right therapist to talk to and collaborate with on your goals, challenges, and emotional turmoil can help put things into perspective and create a plan for success. It can be challenging to navigate the world in the face of oppression, disability, stigma, and other barriers to success. My therapy draws on inner strengths and authenticity to manage complex thoughts and emotions and increase feelings of empowerment. I emphasize meaning-making, the importance of self-efficacy in the healing process from cognitive, somatic, and social-constructivist perspectives.
Having the right therapist to talk to and collaborate with on your goals, challenges, and emotional turmoil can help put things into perspective and create a plan for success. It can be challenging to navigate the world in the face of oppression, disability, stigma, and other barriers to success. My therapy draws on inner strengths and authenticity to manage complex thoughts and emotions and increase feelings of empowerment. I emphasize meaning-making, the importance of self-efficacy in the healing process from cognitive, somatic, and social-constructivist perspectives.
Hi, I’m Sasha. Grief does not always arrive in neat, expected ways. Sometimes it follows a death. Sometimes it comes with illness, chronic pain, a major life change, or the quiet realization that life is not unfolding the way you hoped. You may feel sad, numb, restless, angry, or like the ground underneath you has shifted. I work with adults who are trying to make sense of loss and find a way to keep living when something important has changed. I support clients navigating grief, loss, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, chronic pain, trauma, and big life transitions.
Hi, I’m Sasha. Grief does not always arrive in neat, expected ways. Sometimes it follows a death. Sometimes it comes with illness, chronic pain, a major life change, or the quiet realization that life is not unfolding the way you hoped. You may feel sad, numb, restless, angry, or like the ground underneath you has shifted. I work with adults who are trying to make sense of loss and find a way to keep living when something important has changed. I support clients navigating grief, loss, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, chronic pain, trauma, and big life transitions.
Appointments within 48 hours.
My ideal client is someone who is curious about self-growth and open to learning more about themselves at their own pace.
Appointments within 48 hours.
My ideal client is someone who is curious about self-growth and open to learning more about themselves at their own pace.
I am an unapologetic queer, autistic/ND social worker and trauma therapist. I work collaboratively with autistic/ND individuals, families and professionals, offering non-violent, disability/racial/gender justice based healing support. Support is attuned, holistic, depathologizing and decolonizing. My work supports reconnection with self, community and culture. Our neurotypes are not "disordered". Deep healing and liberation come through resisting neurodisablist and sanist systems and finding pathways back to our embodied wisdom, power and JOY!
I am an unapologetic queer, autistic/ND social worker and trauma therapist. I work collaboratively with autistic/ND individuals, families and professionals, offering non-violent, disability/racial/gender justice based healing support. Support is attuned, holistic, depathologizing and decolonizing. My work supports reconnection with self, community and culture. Our neurotypes are not "disordered". Deep healing and liberation come through resisting neurodisablist and sanist systems and finding pathways back to our embodied wisdom, power and JOY!
Redbird Therapy Centre is committed to ensuring economic accessibility for quality psychotherapy services. We provide trauma-informed care for a number of mental health needs - depression, anxiety, addiction, esteem, body image, school and career choices, sexuality and gender identity questions, and experiences of trauma. Each year we have Therapists-in-Training providing low-cost therapy, based on a sliding scale model, available year round. SPANISH, FRENCH, URDU & ENGLISH services available in 2026-2027
Redbird Therapy Centre is committed to ensuring economic accessibility for quality psychotherapy services. We provide trauma-informed care for a number of mental health needs - depression, anxiety, addiction, esteem, body image, school and career choices, sexuality and gender identity questions, and experiences of trauma. Each year we have Therapists-in-Training providing low-cost therapy, based on a sliding scale model, available year round. SPANISH, FRENCH, URDU & ENGLISH services available in 2026-2027
Lisa Romano-Dwyer is a registered Social Worker located in Beaches-East York, Toronto. Owner of Lakeside Wellness Therapy Affiliates, Lisa use strength-based therapies, psychotherapy, treatment-informed health and wellness coaching, relationship repair, and compassion mind training for working professionals and executives. Lisa is a discreet results-oriented, reliable, and trustworthy counsellor who works with you to develop solutions. Her areas of specialization include increasing focus & clarity, achievement, gratitude, personal health, and joy. Lisa works with you to alleviate emotional distress and restore wellness & health.
Lisa Romano-Dwyer is a registered Social Worker located in Beaches-East York, Toronto. Owner of Lakeside Wellness Therapy Affiliates, Lisa use strength-based therapies, psychotherapy, treatment-informed health and wellness coaching, relationship repair, and compassion mind training for working professionals and executives. Lisa is a discreet results-oriented, reliable, and trustworthy counsellor who works with you to develop solutions. Her areas of specialization include increasing focus & clarity, achievement, gratitude, personal health, and joy. Lisa works with you to alleviate emotional distress and restore wellness & health.
I conduct comprehensive assessments of ADHD, Autism, Learning Disorders, and mental health.
Both my assessment and therapy work are grounded in a deeply collaborative approach; I know that my clients come to our conversations with a wealth of experiences and self-knowledge, and I see my role as one of meeting them there with as many tools as I can offer to help with continuing to move forward in ways that they value. I am interested in demystifying the diagnostic and therapy process so that clients can be active participants both in our work and in their next steps.
I conduct comprehensive assessments of ADHD, Autism, Learning Disorders, and mental health.
Both my assessment and therapy work are grounded in a deeply collaborative approach; I know that my clients come to our conversations with a wealth of experiences and self-knowledge, and I see my role as one of meeting them there with as many tools as I can offer to help with continuing to move forward in ways that they value. I am interested in demystifying the diagnostic and therapy process so that clients can be active participants both in our work and in their next steps.
Hi, I’m Stephanie, and I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) specializing in art therapy. I offer sessions through my small, client-centred practice, where each person’s experiences are met with time, care, and thoughtful attention.
My background in psychology, women’s studies, child studies, and art therapy along with many years of professional experience in education give me insight into how systems impact individuals and has shaped my commitment to fostering therapeutic relationships grounded in trust, creativity, connection, and compassion.
Hi, I’m Stephanie, and I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) specializing in art therapy. I offer sessions through my small, client-centred practice, where each person’s experiences are met with time, care, and thoughtful attention.
My background in psychology, women’s studies, child studies, and art therapy along with many years of professional experience in education give me insight into how systems impact individuals and has shaped my commitment to fostering therapeutic relationships grounded in trust, creativity, connection, and compassion.
I help people better understand and work in harmony with their neurodivergent brains. I support children (8+), adolescents, and adults by tailoring evidence-based interventions to fit a neurodiverse affirming framework. I believe therapy is a collaborative partnership, and I will walk along side you with empathy, openness, and a bit of humour, to gently challenge unhelpful patterns to facilitate meaningful change. I am equipped to treat the diagnoses you are living with and/or exposed to, such as: ADHD, ASD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders and interpersonal struggles.
I help people better understand and work in harmony with their neurodivergent brains. I support children (8+), adolescents, and adults by tailoring evidence-based interventions to fit a neurodiverse affirming framework. I believe therapy is a collaborative partnership, and I will walk along side you with empathy, openness, and a bit of humour, to gently challenge unhelpful patterns to facilitate meaningful change. I am equipped to treat the diagnoses you are living with and/or exposed to, such as: ADHD, ASD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders and interpersonal struggles.
I specialize in supporting caregivers and youth with anxiety, behaviour challenges, emotion dysregulation, and other mental health challenges. I have extensive experience working with autistic, ADHD, 2e children and am neurodiversity affirming. I strive to see each child for who they are, honouring their unique strengths and interests as I support them in addressing areas of emotional and behavioural functioning that impact opportunities for fulfillment. Drawing from a variety of approaches, including CBT, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and play therapy, I work with children and parents in a collaborative, lighthearted manner.
I specialize in supporting caregivers and youth with anxiety, behaviour challenges, emotion dysregulation, and other mental health challenges. I have extensive experience working with autistic, ADHD, 2e children and am neurodiversity affirming. I strive to see each child for who they are, honouring their unique strengths and interests as I support them in addressing areas of emotional and behavioural functioning that impact opportunities for fulfillment. Drawing from a variety of approaches, including CBT, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and play therapy, I work with children and parents in a collaborative, lighthearted manner.
You might feel constantly overwhelmed, stuck in procrastination cycles, emotionally reactive, socially drained, or exhausted from trying to keep up. Maybe you struggle with burnout, perfectionism, relationship patterns, or starting and finishing tasks and you’re not sure why things feel harder than they seem to for others.
I specialize in supporting neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD or autistic traits; whether formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or questioning. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling misunderstood, masking parts of themselves, or unsure how to advocate for their needs or get unstuck from cycles.
You might feel constantly overwhelmed, stuck in procrastination cycles, emotionally reactive, socially drained, or exhausted from trying to keep up. Maybe you struggle with burnout, perfectionism, relationship patterns, or starting and finishing tasks and you’re not sure why things feel harder than they seem to for others.
I specialize in supporting neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD or autistic traits; whether formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or questioning. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling misunderstood, masking parts of themselves, or unsure how to advocate for their needs or get unstuck from cycles.
Choosing therapy is a courageous step toward taking care of yourself. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, anxious/stressed, or just curious about understanding yourself more deeply, therapy can be a safe place to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what matters to you. I walk alongside you as you navigate emotional challenges, offering warmth, understanding, and practical tools you can truly use in your everyday life. Our work together is collaborative, compassionate, and centered on building insight, resilience, and meaningful change—always at a pace that feels comfortable and right for you.
Choosing therapy is a courageous step toward taking care of yourself. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, anxious/stressed, or just curious about understanding yourself more deeply, therapy can be a safe place to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what matters to you. I walk alongside you as you navigate emotional challenges, offering warmth, understanding, and practical tools you can truly use in your everyday life. Our work together is collaborative, compassionate, and centered on building insight, resilience, and meaningful change—always at a pace that feels comfortable and right for you.
I provide counselling and support to people coping with a variety of mental health challenges (with or without a diagnosis). These may include depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, emotion management, eating disorder and addiction issues. I also have a special interest in parent and caregiver support. My counselling style is client-centred and strengths-focused. I aim to provide a safe place for an individual to express their thoughts and feelings. Using this safe space, we can collaborate on identifying the client's goals, and steps to accomplishing them.
I provide counselling and support to people coping with a variety of mental health challenges (with or without a diagnosis). These may include depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, emotion management, eating disorder and addiction issues. I also have a special interest in parent and caregiver support. My counselling style is client-centred and strengths-focused. I aim to provide a safe place for an individual to express their thoughts and feelings. Using this safe space, we can collaborate on identifying the client's goals, and steps to accomplishing them.
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